On a 2000 Durango, over the last few weeks, the directionals have been going out. At first, when I hit the blinker, it works for a couple of flashes, then stops. Now, when I turn on the blinker, nothing happens. Wierd thing is that the hazards still work. What could it be? Bad flasher?

 

Sounds like the multi-function switch is bad... (The blinker switch)

 

i think you need to change your blinker fluid i suggest that you use full synthetic so that it last longer









lol, j/k man, i agree w/ neo, probably the multifunction switch

 

I should also point out that these symptons first started appearing a couple of months ago when I had a mechanic replace the heater core (i.e. he pulled the entire dash). But, this has been a progressive problem to where now the blinker doesn't work at all. So I'm wondering whether pulling of the dash had anything to do with this problem - or is it just a coincidence that this problem appeared right after the dash was pulled and re-installed.

 

Where is the multifunction switch located? What is a typical replacement cost? Is it a dealer only item or can I buy aftermarket?

 

"i think you need to change your blinker fluid i suggest that you use full synthetic so that it last longer."

Sharp, Blinker fluid, that is rich. I havent heard that since I got out of the Navy. Ranks right up there with 50 yards of flightline, keys to aircraft (side number XXX) Those were the good old days.

 

Blinker fluid is very essential and should be changed at 50,000 blinking intervals......


The flasher is located in the fuse panel inside the dash on the drivers side. Lower left if I remember right. You can get a new one for about $10 from your parts store.

 

Oddly enough, I had a similar problem that was intermittent. I observed that it was also affecting the radio/clock, which would also stop working when the blinkers stopped. A jiggle of the key in the ignition could bring it back, agitate it, or cut it off such that I had to turn the truck off and restart it.

At the end of the day, it was actually a bad ignition switch, which can affect both of those things. Had it changed out and problems solved.

 

+4 guys. Seriously, I think it could be the blinker fluid. I would have it checked just in case. If it turns out to be that, here is the stuff I would go back in with. The stocker fluid isn't real good:





http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=6


It's like $8.99 a gallon.

IndyDurango

 

Indy, where do you come up with this stuff? I understand talking about it but where do you get the time to find the labels? Do you have your own graphics art department? Website link is a good touch. This forum is great and occasionally we even find time to help members get their vehicles fixed. You need to send that to Jay Leno, that sounds like a good thing for his segment about crazy stuff that is available on e-bay.